Some of the finest mountain scenery in all of Germany can be found here. Characterized by
high mountain peaks and steep rock faces, it’s one of my favorite places to hike in all of Germany. Of special interest is the Schellenberger Ice Cave, which is available by guided tour only. You can hike there in a little more than three hours, or take a cable car. To reach Berchtesgaden, take a RailJet high-speed train from Munich (München Hbf station)to Salzburg in Austria. From there it’s a 45-minute bus ride to the national park. Watch the peaks get higher as you get closer.Europe’s highest cable car starts here, ascending to 12,605 feet (3,842 meters) to reach Aiguille du Midi. From here, you can enjoy a cappuccino from the terrace or grab some lunch while taking in views of Mont Blanc – the highest peak in Western Europe – and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Once you’re at the top, take a gondola ride over the Glacier du Géant to the Pointe Helbronner in Italy. Chamonix (Chamonix Mont-Blanc station) can reached in just over four hours from Lyon (Lyon Part-Dieu station) on regional trains. You need to connect in St-Gervais-les-Bains. Make sure you get a window seat so you can enjoy the glorious views.Home to Austria’s highest waterfall – an impressive 1,247 feet (380 meters). The roar of the water is almost deafening. The waterfall is an easy 45-minute hike, but there are numerous options for extending the hike. Located in Hohe Tauern National Park, you could spend days hiking here – there are some seriously high peaks and glaciers! Reach Krimml’s snowcapped peaks and glaciers by regional train from Salzburg with a connection in Zell am See. No reservations are required and the whole journey takes just over three hours.
Some of the finest mountain scenery in all of Germany can be found here. Characterized by 
